Watch the Tibetan Monks Begin to create the MandalaWEDNESDAY, August 28 • NoonDAILY VIEWING Aug. 28- Sept. 7 Donations welcomeWatch
the team of Monks recreate an ancient tradition by building a Sacred
Sand Painting dedicated to the female Buddha of Compassion, Green Tara.
Viewing this detailed Mandala opens the mind and awakens the spirit.
When a Mandala is built of sand, the goodness that it brings is
multiplied by the number of grains of sand that it contains. Stop by daily to watch the sand painting evolve._____________________________________ SPECIAL RITUALChay Drol: Clearing ObstaclesWEDNESDAY, August 28 • 7:30pmThis
powerful ritual helps remove the obstacles that prevent one from
achieving enlightenment. The Lama places colored strings and fabric
ritually fused to represent obstacles on participants. These obstacles
are cut using Weapons of Wisdom, opening the door to liberation, wisdom
and achieving your goals.______________________________________ GUIDED MEDITATIONEmpowerment of ChenrezigFRIDAY, August 30 • 7:30pmThe Bodhisattva Chenrezig embodies the universal compassion of all the Buddhas.The
meditation and blessing of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara in
Sanskrit,Kwan-Yin in China, Kannon in Japan) helps us be more peaceful
and compassionate, even in times of instablity. Participants are
initiated to Chenrezig’smantra: Om Mani Padme Hum, which is believed to
contain the essence of all of Buddha’s teachings.

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PERFORMANCESacred Dance and Chant of Tibet • PerformanceSATURDAY, August 31 • 7:30pmThese
ancient and sacred dances, chants and debates celebrate Tibetan
mythology, the spiritual history of Tibet and its guiding principles.
All are presented with vibrant costumes, scupltural masks, evocative
instruments and permeating multiphonic vocalizations. For all ages._____________________________________

The Septemberfest parade starts at 16th and Cass Streets, travels south on 16th
Street to Capitol Avenue, continues east on Capitol to 10th Street and concludes by
proceeding north on 10th Street to Webster Street.

More
than 100 units will participate with approximately 3000 people. There
will be six gigantic balloons at the same quality and scale as the
Macy's parade. Dozens of labor volunteers arrive at 6 a.m. to
fill the balloons and guide the balloons along parade
route. These gigantic balloons require about 38,000
cubic feet of helium.

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HEALING MEDITATIONHealing for Healers (Open to Anyone)WEDNESDAY, September 4 • 7:30pmJoin
us for OM Center’s traditional Healing for Healers. This ritual
cleansing by Vajraviharan, the Buddha of Purification, removes
negativity and its subtle imprints, bringing clarity of body, mind and
spirit. Especially beneficial to those in the healing arts this healing
is open to everyone.______________________________________

BENEFIT ART SHOW and MEET THE MONKSWhat Does Compassion Look Like?FRIDAY, September 6 • 6-9pmDAILY VIEWING Aug. 28- Sept. 6th Donations welcomeWith
an visual point of view, artists were challenged to create art using
Post-it Note suggestions for a more compassionate Omaha generated during
Compassion Omaha’s inaugural event, Five Days of Compassion. Over 600
notes were collected over the week. Meet the monks as they put the
finishing touches on the sand mandala and the artists who share their
vision of a compassionate world.(Art sales benefit both Compassion Omaha and Gaden Shartse Monastery.)

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MANDALA CLOSING CEREMONYImpermanence: Sand Mandala Closing CeremonySATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 • 8pmThe
meditative Mandala practice culminates with a closing ceremony and the
destruction of the Mandala, signifying the transience of life. Be a part
of this traditional ceremony of compassion and blessings. Participants receive a small piece of the mandala._______________________________________

PRIVATE HEALINGS AND HOUSE AND BUSINESS BLESSINGS AVAILABLE

BY APPOINTMENT: CALL OM CENTER 402.345.5078House, business and personal_______________________________________

All events are fundraisers to benefit the Monastic College’s effort to preserve the educational, spiritual

and cultural of traditions of Tibet. (Art show also benefits Compassion Omaha.) Omaha’s Gaden Shartse eventshave
made significant contributions to the Monastery over the past 22 years:
helping build the main temple, enclose open sewers, build/equip the
health clinic, library and office, provide solar water heaters, and give
medical care for the large number of Tibetan and other refugees in the
area. Tax deductible donations are accepted at all events.

Body Memory Recall 1 and 4

Thursday-Saturday • September 12-14, 2013 • (21 Contact Hours CEU's)

Monday-Wednesday • September 16-18, 2013 • 9:00am-5:30pm

Founded in 1997 by Jonathan Tripodi, International Author, Speaker & Teacher

BODY
MEMORY RECALL (BMR) State of the Art Hands-On Healing that combines
Myofascial Release, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and
Energy Work into One Approach

Training Seminars at OM Center

BMR 1: Intro to Body Memory September 12-14

BMR 4: Subtle Energy Barriers September 16-18 (prerequisite BMR 1)

21 Contact Hours Each (NCBTMB Approved)

Students
receive Jonathan's book: Freedom from Body Memory - Awaken the Courage
to Let Go of the Past • All are Welcome to Attend! * Early
Registration Discount Ends Aug 5

Registration & further information at: www.FreedomFromBodyMemory.com

Poetry Slam at OM!Saturday • September 14 • 7:30pm • $7

What is a Poetry Slam?

It's
competition poetry; meaning humor, politics,
enlightenment, sex, entertainment masquerading as
literature, literature masquerading as entertainment. Poets
will read, then judges will flash Olympic-style
scoring to determine who goes on to the next round until
there's just one poet left standing as the champion.
It's a lot of fun!

Hosted by Matt Mason. Open mic starts at 7:30 followed by thefeatured performer
and the slam; sign up BEFORE 7:30 as signup is limited
and will only be allowed after 7:30 if less than 8
are in the slam.

• increase mindfulness, which in turn leads to symptom reduction and improved well-being

• reduce distress and improve positive mood states

Call OM to reserve your spot! 402.345.5078

Don McKenna is a Reiki Master/Teacher, student of Sri Vidya, meditator in the Transcendental, Zen, Tibetan, and Tantric traditions, Certified in Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong and Therapeutic Touch, and student of the meditative arts of aboriginal cultures.

The
wonder, versatility and liveliness of these living energies are ideal
alternatives to synthetic chemical medicines and fragrances. The
simplicity of aromatherapy application takes very little effort and yet
the benefits are considerable. However, it must be said that
aromatherapy is not an art to be taken lightly. The use of essential
oils should be accomplished with knowledge, respect and honor of the
plant kingdom. Though these living energies are natural, effective and
mostly safe, they are also powerful healing agents with
contraindications.

Essential oils
are medicines provided by our plant kingdom and therefore, like any
ecological healing medium knowledge and respect are of utmost
importance. There is much confusion that lies within the world of plant
medicine and aromatherapy is not in the clear of this often
misrepresented field. In fact, it is one of the most boldly used forms
of plant chemicals in the health and wellness industry.

This
course will provide massage therapist with the essential knowledge
needed to work with aromatherapy in their professional practice. This
course will focus on 12-15 popular oils.

Chanell Jaramillo is
a PhD candidate and an integrative holistic health practitioner and
educator. She is an approved provider for the NCBTMB (#169). In addition
she is an affiliate member with the International Center of Reiki
Training, a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, and a Board
Certified member of the American Association of Drugless Practioners.

The practice of the 8 Healing Sounds and coordinated movements combine: sound, vibration, movement, breath, and visualization for balancing the mind and body.In the Taoist tradition, this practice enhances one’s overall well-being and works directly upon particular organs, emotions and energy channels in the body.

These Ancient Taoist Healing practices will
enable you to transform the effects of emotions and daily stress
through sound and movement. There is an old saying, “Our ‘issues’
reflect in our tissues.” Strong emotions and high stress require
extra energy and have an effect on the body’s immunity and organs, often
accelerating the aging process. This class will review the five major
organs and their associated emotions, colors, sounds &
elements—in accordance with the Chinese 5 Element Theory. The 8 Healing
Sounds & Movements is a practice for self-healing and
rejuvenation. Discover how to integrate sound with movement to maintain a
life of wellness and harmony!

Sarah Brandt is a direct disciple of Master Chen and is a 26th
generation lineage holder of the Taoist Dragon Gate Branch. Through
Master Chen she has received teachings and training in Tai Chi, Qi Gong,
Energy Healing and I Ching Numerology. Sarah offers group and
individual instruction for Qi Gong, Tai Chi, meditation, yoga, physical
conditioning, and self-healing methods.

Sarah Brandtis
a direct disciple of Master Chen and is a 26th generation lineage
holder of the Taoist Dragon Gate Branch. Through Master Chen she has
received teachings and training in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Energy Healing and I
Ching Numerology. Sarah offers group and individual instruction for Qi
Gong, Tai Chi, meditation, yoga, physical conditioning, and self-healing
methods.

Relieves arthritis pain by promoting the flow of the body's natural lubricants

Assists in lowering and managing high blood pressure

Improves digestion

Reduces pain and helps manage headaches

Helps to maintain regularity

Improves blood and lymph circulation

Regulates the body temperature and comfort by cooling the body in the summer and warming it in the winter

Improves the quality of sleep

Improves stamina and helps the body to recover from overworking

Tones and smoothes the skin

Improves and maintains flexibility and elasticity of the body

Particularly helpful for those in recovery from strokes and heart attacks

Instructor, Master Frank Fong

Frank Fong emphasizes soft and gentle movements to promote stress relief,mood
enhancement and a relaxed temperament. His chief goals for his students
are self healing and inner development. Step by step, he will help
students find their own path and build their own strength and
confidence; leading towards a healthy body, a happy spirit and a better
life.

Master Fong is
from China (Hong Kong), where he learned from three grandmasters. He
has been practicing Tai Chi for over 45 years, and has been teaching it
for 30 years. He has shared his art in Tai Chi classes through many
organizations. He continues to improve on the skill and knowledge by
traveling across the U.S., Canada and China, periodically, to share and
exchange techniques with other Tai Chi masters and teachers.You may contact Frank Fong at 556-3568 or email: f.fong@cox.net

“As long as our ancestors are still suffering within us, we cannot be truly happy. If we make a step with awareness . . . we
do this for all the past and future generations. They all arrive at the
same moment we arrive and we all find peace at the same time.”

- Thich Nhat Hahn, Buddhist Monk

“We are affected by the seven generations that come before us and affect the seven generations that will follow.” - Francesca M. Boring, Shoshone Elder

It
is obvious that our ancestors affect us physically through our DNA.
What is not so obvious is that the emotional and behavioral imprints of
our ancestors keep showing up generation after generation.
Emotional,mental, and physical conditions—not to mention relationship
issues,that we assume are our problems may actually be issues we carry
for our parents, their parents, and/or their parents, and on and on.
Family constellations reveal the past wrongs, hidden dynamics, and
entanglements of our families and their effects on our personal as well
as business lives. The constellations resolve these issues and allow
love to return and flow through our lineage. Our soul can then make a
movement toward peace and understanding. A deep sense of wholeness
follows.In a family/system
constellation, a person chooses others from the group to represent
family members or even work colleagues. After he arranges them in the
room, the stresses on the family or work system come to light. The
representatives surprisingly feel and think what the people they are
representing felt and thought and start moving and interacting in a new
dynamic.The stresses on the system are then resolved and the love hidden
in the system allowed to flow. Based on the discoveries of Bert
Hellinger, this is a technique that is acknowledged worldwide and
growing in popularity in the United States. It is astonishing, powerful,
and beautiful, loving work.

Checks: Make payable to Karen Baumstark / Credit Cards acceptedPayPal: Use the following link (you will have to cut/copy and paste the link)http://www.icontact-archive.com/SG1rnboC_9_yls6ARIaI4RigB_vR1h24;OR Contact: Karen Baumstark, 11905 Arbor St, Omaha NE 68144402-630-6988 spiritpathways1@aol.com

Larry Kessler, M.A.,
facilitates workshops on Family/Systems Constellations and teaches
Hawaiian Shamanism around the country. He also has a private healing
practice in Long Beach, CA. Contact Larry at www.hawaiishamanism.com.

Defeating Cancer and other Chronic Illnesses

Learn about The Gerson Therapy

A Conversation with Steve Torneten

Saturday • September 28 • 4-5:30pm • FREE!

While attending the GERSON RESTORATION CENTER.
Stever Torneten participated in what is internationally known as the
most successful cancer therapy program in history. Learn the simplicity
of healing yourself and becoming free of disease and suffering!